180 degree rule- Tom Corbett

The 180 degree rule is for (in this case) conversation shots. There is an invisible line between the two conservationists. The camera MUST stay on one side of the line when filming (see right), otherwise it will disorientate the viewer. The rule can be broken so long as the camera is seen to move from one side to the other.




                                                                                          A diagram of the rule

                                          A short video explaining the rule

A Wikipedia link (surprise surprise!) for those who want to be either bored out of their skull or learn more-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/180-degree_rule